Full Stack Java Developer - On-Site Coordinator

SmarTek21, LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

SmarTek21, LLC. seeks an experienced Full Stack Java Developer / On‑Site Coordinator to join our team and drive enterprise‑grade applications across backend and UI. You will lead on‑site coordination with offshore teams to deliver critical outcomes and ensure robust design and implementation.

The role emphasizes REST/SOAP services with Spring Boot, Hibernate, ReactJS, and a strong focus on code quality, CI/CD, and cross‑timezone collaboration. Washington‑area hybrid work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Senior‑level professional experience in enterprise software engineering with leadership or on‑site coordination.
• 5+ years of hands‑on Java development experience.
• 3+ years of experience with ReactJS or similar UI framework.
• 3+ years of Spring Boot and Hibernate experience.
• 3+ years of JavaScript and jQuery experience.
• Experience with REST and SOAP web services, XML, XSD, XSLT.
• Strong database proficiency: JDBC, SQL, stored procedures, JPA.
• Experience with automated unit testing (JUnit) and mocking (Mockito, JMockit).
• Familiarity with Agile and CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
• Proficiency with Git, TFS, or similar source control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive design, development, and maintenance of enterprise‑grade full‑stack apps.
• Act as on‑site technical coordinator bridging offshore teams and local stakeholders.
• Build, enhance, and integrate REST and SOAP services using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and related tech.
• Develop responsive UI with ReactJS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Architect relational DB components using JDBC, SQL, and JPA.
• Enforce code quality and test coverage with JUnit and mocking frameworks.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and manage source control workflows.
• Facilitate architectural reviews and troubleshoot production incidents across time zones.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

REST APIs

SOAP

Jenkins

Git

JUnit

Mockito

JMockit

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Git

TFS

Job description

About the Role

SmarTek21 is seeking an experienced Full Stack Java Developer / On-Site Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical contributor to enterprise‑grade applications, driving both robust backend architecture and modern UI development, while leading on‑site coordination and actively partnering with offshore engineering teams across multiple time zones to deliver business‑critical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the technical design, development, and maintenance of enterprise‑grade full‑stack applications across backend architectures and modern user interfaces.
• Act as the primary on‑site technical coordinator, bridging communication, aligning sprint goals, and driving delivery across distributed offshore teams and local stakeholders.
• Build, enhance, and integrate REST and SOAP web services utilizing Spring Boot, Hibernate, Servlets, JSP, MVC, and Security frameworks.
• Develop responsive client‑facing interfaces, reusable UI components, and dynamic web experiences using ReactJS (or modern equivalent frameworks), JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Architect and implement relational database components, queries, stored procedures, and data mappings using JDBC, SQL, and JPA.
• Enforce high code quality and test coverage by implementing automated unit tests with JUnit and mocking frameworks (Mockito, JMockit, etc.).
• Oversee continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Jenkins and govern source control workflows across Git or TFS.
• Facilitate technical handoffs, conduct architectural code reviews, and troubleshoot production incidents across time zones.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Senior‑level professional experience in enterprise software engineering with proven technical leadership or on‑site coordination capabilities.
• 5+ years of hands‑on Java development experience.
• 5+ years of experience building enterprise applications using Servlet, JSP, MVC, and Security frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with ReactJS or a similar modern UI framework.
• 3+ years of experience using Spring Boot and Hibernate frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript and jQuery.
• Demonstrated hands‑on expertise with REST and SOAP web services, XML, XSD, and XSLT.
• Strong database proficiency including JDBC, SQL, stored procedures, and JPA.
• Hands‑on experience with automated unit testing utilizing JUnit and mocking frameworks (e.g., Mockito, JMockit).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Demonstrated proficiency in source control using Git, TFS, or similar enterprise tools.
• Proven track record of proactive collaboration and technical coordination with offshore and globally distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Backbone.js.
• Hands‑on experience with SCSS (6+ months).
• Exposure to Splunk for centralized log analysis and performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with distributed caching frameworks such as Redis or Memcached.
• Working understanding of microservices architecture patterns.
• Foundational knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG / ADA).

Compensation

Salary Range: $120,000 to $130,000 annually

Additional Compensation: None

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, paid holidays, and a Paid Time Off (PTO) program that meets or exceeds applicable Washington paid sick leave requirements. Additional benefit details and eligibility requirements will be provided during the hiring process.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, Washington paid sick leave, life insurance, and short‑term/long‑term disability coverage. Eligibility and benefit details are provided upon hire.

Work Environment

• Location: Issaquah, WA
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 Days On‑Site / 2 days Off‑Site
• Employment Type: Contract
• Work Schedule: Standard business hours
• Travel Requirements: None
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SmarTek21 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Who We are...

SmarTek21, founded in 2006, is an innovative digital transformation leader dedicated to empowering organizations through design‑led, data‑centric solutions. We believe that exceptional user experiences and intelligent data‑driven insights are pivotal in shaping the future of business. At the heart of our approach is Design‑Led Engineering, where we combine strategic design principles with cutting‑edge technology to create tailored solutions that deliver significant business outcomes. Our commitment to accelerating digital transformation includes specialized expertise in Agile DevOps, Data Engineering and analytics, Testing Automation and support, and comprehensive Managed Application and Infrastructure Services. We’ve evolved from our consulting and development roots into a full‑spect um service provider, integrating advanced technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) to facilitate our clients' seamless, transformative digital journeys. A passion unites our dynamic team of technology visionaries and business strategists for innovation and excellence. At SmarTek21, you’ll join a collaborative environment dedicated to shaping the digital landscape and driving impactful results for organizations worldwide.

SmarTek21 is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.